Banana Nut Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting


Ingredients

Cupcakes
1 large egg, beaten
1/3cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
3/4cup milk
2 (7.6 oz.)packages Martha White® Banana Nut Muffin Mix
Frosting
1 (3 oz.)package cream cheese, softened
3tablespoons butter, softened
1/2teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4cups sifted powdered sugar
Colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired

 

Preparation Directions

1.HEAT oven to 350ยบ F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
2.BLEND egg, oil and milk in large bowl. Add muffin mix; stir just until well blended.
3.FILL muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool.
4.BEAT cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until creamy. Add vanilla, cocoa and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cupcakes. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired. Refrigerate, uncovered, 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Cover and store in refrigerator.
TIPCupcake tip: Use an ice cream scoop to fill cups with batter--it's neater and easier than a spoon.
Prep Time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Serving size: 12 cupcakes